[TomatoSoup]

The issue I am having is when I measure the inside dimension I get one number but when I measure the outside dimension I get a different number. They don't close. The two sides of the caliper are not in alignment.

Might I suggest that you measure the outside diameter of the pin, and then outside width of the clip with the calipers you have? Then Mr.Chicken can use that ratio to determine the required hole.

 

[rob the elder]

Good suggestion I will add that data to the mix

 

[rob the elder]

I measured four pins. The largest dimension came out at .200 max width and .161 on the flat side.

the clip at its widest point, the top is .301 for one and.305 for the second one

 

[chickenwire]

So are we talking axial misalignment? One side of the clip versus the other? Or one side of the clip, in relation to the hole in the tulip lug, and in relation to the other side of the clip?

I designed the clip with an identical "through cut" of the D shape - but that doesn't mean the printing process was dead on. Rob - you sent me the pin, but now I have the pin and you have the clips I had printed! lol - we'll sort this out.

Can't wait until we try to print the actual tulip panel out . . . lol!

 

[rob the elder]

The through hole is fine. Alignment is fine. The flap surface is curved and one leg of the clip is longer than the other. So it needs to go on with the shorter leg to the inside

 

[chickenwire]

The through hole is fine. Alignment is fine. The flap surface is curved and one leg of the clip is longer than the other. So it needs to go on with the shorter leg to the inside

I guess I went full on "Chinese replication" and made my model exactly as the original - which included the difference in leg length needed for stamping and forming the clip rather than just the functional requirements.

So if I make both legs the same we're good, right?

 

[rob the elder]

The legs are fine as they are. The problem is the hole is too small. The pin will not go through the hole.

If you leave the legs as they are, the clip fits one side in and one side out which is perfect.

The hole when printed is slightly too narrow around the curved circumference. It looks like the distance from the flat side to the top is probably ok. If you make the curved portion of the hole through the clip a bit wider it should be good to go.

I could easily take a file and enlarge the hole to fit the pin, but I think your objective is to have it fit without any modification.

 

[rob the elder]

Got the new caliper

pin is .197 inches in diameter and .159 deep on the flat

The clip is .197 wide side to side. And its .157 top to bottom on the flat.

So the hole needs to be enlarged.

 

[rob the elder]

Any news? Enquiring minds want to know.

 

[chickenwire]

Files coming your way via e-mail.

 

[rob the elder]

Tanks Sir

RTE

 

[rob the elder]

The first version of the flap articulating arms / clips unfortunately failed when tested. We have modified the design to double the thickness of the stressed side of the arm and have 5 sets available for testing.

They are free to the first five who ask for them. If they survive and solve the problem, then you can make a voluntary payment so I can print more and make them available.

IM me if you want a set. (left and right)

 

[rjgramps]

For pictorial purposes only because these came off a Saturn Sky. Just maybe most or all are the same for a Solstice.

 

[HHGadget]

I’ll take a set if there are any left

 

[rjgramps]

I’ll take a set if there are any left

Contact member HoosierGXP. He has them now. I traded them for other things I needed.

 

[G-Ram]

Contact member HoosierGXP. He has them now. I traded them for other things I needed.

@Hoosier GXP do you still have any of these parts? I have a broken tulip panel that needs the clip and the cable bracket (passenger side)...I have new tulip panels on order from Mexico.

 

[Hoosier GXP]

@Hoosier GXP do you still have any of these parts? I have a broken tulip panel that needs the clip and the cable bracket (passenger side)...I have new tulip panels on order from Mexico.

Are you looking for the two metal clips that go on each end of the flap?

 

[G-Ram]

Yes sir. I have new flaps coming but the hardware is missing from the old one that is broken. Need the passenger side only.

 

[G-Ram]

Are you looking for the two metal clips that go on each end of the flap?

Any update on the flap hardware or where I can get it....new flaps arrived from Lobos...they are perfect and paint matches as well...I just need the hardware to install

 

[Hoosier GXP]

Any update on the flap hardware or where I can get it....new flaps arrived from Lobos...they are perfect and paint matches as well...I just need the hardware to install

I don't have any hardware at this time for the passenger side.